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Defaults on Credit File Question

I'm about to apply for additional borrowing and will be credit checked.  I had a default come off yesterday and now my credit file scores 999/999 on Experian.
Should I await to apply or will credit agencies all have updated?

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  • jimbo26
    jimbo26 Posts: 954 Forumite
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    The default will fall off all records on the 6yr anniversary. Bear in mind a score of 999 means diddly squat.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    edited 12 March 2020 at 2:32PM
    You need to check all three files to see what accounts appear.  Disregard your 999 score and any made up numbers given to you.

    Use an eligibility check to see where to best apply if you have a patchy history.
  • db2016
    db2016 Posts: 343 Forumite
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    @Photogaz i like you 27866553% - yep meaningless as the credit score your given by CRA's
    providers look at data, missed payments etc, not a mythical number.
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